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Human beings seem to be far more autonomous and self-governed than modern psychological theory allows for.

— Abraham Maslow

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Abraham Maslow

About Abraham Maslow

Abraham Harold Maslow (April 1, 1908 – June 8, 1970) was an American psychologist who pioneered humanistic psychology and developed ideas related to a hierarchy of needs.